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Meet The Vendidit Team

"At Vendidit, we’re a team of agile thinkers, creative builders, and relentless problem solvers. We move fast, adapt quickly, and turn challenges into opportunities."

Founders

John Paul DeJoria

Co-Founder

American entrepreneur, self-made billionaire, and philanthropist known for co-founding the Paul Mitchell hair products line and The Patrón Spirits Company. He's committed to giving back, signing "The Giving Pledge" and establishing JP’s Peace, Love & Happiness Foundation, promoting his companies; core values: sustainability, social responsibility, and animal-friendliness. He also mentored entrepreneurs on ABC's Shark Tank.

Gary Stephens

Co-Founder

Accomplished Technology Executive with 20+ years of experience, excels in shaping strategic visions that drive growth and efficiency. Gary is noteworthy for his team-centric leadership, he attributes achievements to collaborative efforts and adeptly assembling talents for dynamic teams. With a deep commitment to nurturing potential, he cultivates an atmosphere of mutual respect and open communication. 

Team Members

Taro Woollett-Chiba

Technical Product Manager II

Steve Kreiger

Head of Mobility

Jennifer Gooding

Public relations Lead

Ariana Rodríguez

HR/Jr Controller

Marc Elmore

Quality Assurance Manager

Zachary Cortinovis

Growth Product Manager

Shaikh Jawad Ibrahim

Senior Product Manager

Haylee Pulisciano

Junior Software engineer

Jonas Orengo

Marketplace Manager

Jeff Carstens

Customer Success Manager

Jonas Orengo

Marketplace Manager

Jacob Wuest

Director of Growth